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1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die

If you’ve ever wanted a truly comprehensive world beer guide, your new Bible has arrived. Forget about those books promising dozens, hundreds or even 500 beers – add them all together, and you don’t have nearly as many must-try brews as there are in 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die.

Kate the Great Day at the Portsmouth Brewery

A citizen account of the Portsmouth Brewery’s release of Kate the Great.

HaterAde and Calls to Action

Objectivity vs. subjectivity, my tastes vs. yours, and keeping craft beer under a big tent.

The Beer of Maine; Part Two

Head down Forest Avenue in Portland to check out a homebrew supply show, a packie and a beer bar.

I’ve Got it BADD

I’ve got a bad case of BADD – Beer Attention Deficit Disorder. Do you?

Book Bars! Beery Bookstores!

It should come as no surprise that when I picture a bar in a bookstore, I don’t see coffee and pastries. In my mind, beer and books are a perfect match.

Beer Cures Cancer!

Beer is good for you?

The Beer of Maine; Part One

A whirlwind tour of Maine craft breweries and beer joints. First stops? DL Geary and Maine Beer.

My Beer World Bucket List for 2010

Call it what you want – a bucket list, New Brew Year’s Resolutions, my wish list for the world of beer – here are the beers I want to try, the beers I want to try again, the breweries I want to visit and some changes I wouldn’t mind seeing in brewers and beer fans.

Holiday Pairings – Beers to Go With Christmas Books and Stories

There’s little doubt that, believer or no, a good number of RateBeerians will find themselves enjoying some holiday libations during the next few weeks. With these drinks already in hand, it makes sense to pair the brews with some of the books we’ll be reading for the holidays and the Christmas movies playing 24 hours a day.